Field Unit Local (FUL) Masonry Worker

Summary

You will serve as a Field Unit Local (FUL) Masonry Worker at Pecos National Historical Park.

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work for approximately 11 1/2 months and will be in a non-pay status at the beginning of January.

You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays overtime and shift work.

Duties

• Assists in the maintenance repair and restoration of structures and surfaces constructed of adobe stone and block requiring comprehensive knowledge and understanding of historic and prehistoric adobe and stone masonry styles.
• Assists in the preparation of test mixes and prepares amended and un-amended mortars according to specifications and document preservation activities.
• With minimal direct supervisiorn the incumbent removes damaged portions of walls partitions or other simailar structures in preparation for repair.
• Caps resets respalls grouts and reinforces walls under direct supervision so that the repaired portion closely matches the original undamaged portions of the structure.
• Loads and unloads cement soil stone tools and equipment and stacks and handles stone building materials and supplies.
• May perform other trades-related work such as painting and carpentry electrical MVO and other simailar work on a limited as needed basis.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit License: Must have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
• Uniform :You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Must possess the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Minimum Age Requirement: You must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
• Respiratory Fit Testing : The duties of this position require occasional exposure to particles and fumes in painting carpentry grinding or other work-related activities. For safety reasons when hazards cannot be eliminated air purifying respirators are required. Employees using respirators are required to participate in a respiratory protection program which includes medical evaluations fit tests and following procedures for proper respirator use.

Qualifications

Requirements Continued ...

Probationary Period - As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year Probationary Period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This Probationary Period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government;
• and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your Probationary Period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A MASONRY WORKER WGWITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN OUT) -Performs the most difficult and complex Masonry Worker tasks such as maintenance repair construction and rebuilding of brick block adobe block stone surfaces and structures such as partitions walls walkways foundations historic and pre-historic structures etc. Skilled in the use and operation of common hand and power tools and measuring devices of the masonry and carpentry trades to perform a variety of tasks in performing maintenance of buildings facilities and maintained archaeological sites. Skilled in preparing and applying mortar to obtain even distribution and thickness between courses and that courses are accurately laid. Skilled in making adobe blocks to a variety of historically accurate specifications applying period accurate stucco on historic structures and sites.
2. Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
3. Ability To Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (includes blueprint reading)
4. Measurement and Layout
5. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
6. Knowledge of Materials
7. Dexterity and Safety

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further preparing your application describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Additional information

This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority . Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. The defined vicinity for this position is: a 95-mile radius of 1 Peach Drive Pecos NM 87552 .

You must provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity (e.g. mortgage or property deed lease/rental agreement utility bill insurance policy etc.). See the Required Documents section for information on how to verify current residence.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Physical Demands: This position is required to perform masonry work from ladders scaffolds platforms and other cramped and hard-to-reach places. Duties require the incumbent to sit stand stoop bend kneel climb crawl and work in uncomfortable positions. If the incumbent is assigned to perform masonry work in remote locations the incumbent may be required to walk hike climb or drive over rough and uneven terrain. The incumbent is expected to lift and/or carry items up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally up to 100 pounds in weight with assistance.

Working Conditions: Most work is performed outside with exposure to all types of harsh weather conditions. Work outside may be subject to extreme weather conditions with wind rain snow and ice in temperatures ranging from below 0 to over 100 degrees. Depending on the geography of the park unit assigned work may take place at elevations ranging from sea level up to 10000 feet or in or near bodies of water. The incumbent may be regularly exposed to dust dirt fogs mists gases smokes sprays and vapors as well as noise vibration cuts bruises and abrasions from the use of masonry tools vehicles hoists conveyer belts cranes and other equipment. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to hazardous materials that can cause skin eye and respiratory irritation and burns as well as microbiological organisms and potentially hazardous wildlife. The incumbent is subject to the danger of falling when on ladder or scaffolding and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading equipment and materials. The incumbent is expected to comply with all safety and occupational health requirements and wear protective clothing gloves face shields and in some cases a respirator that may be uncomfortable.

All Department of Interior (DOI) employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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